Wanjohi & another v County Government of Uasin Gishu (Petition E006 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 18025 (KLR) (6 June 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 18025
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 18025 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 June 2023
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent's application dismissedCoramJ.M. ONYANGO
Holding
The application is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The Petitioners alleged that the County Government of Uasin Gishu abruptly closed Champions Market and Sixty Four Market without public participation, violating constitutional rights.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents' actions violated the principle of public participation and constitutional rights
- Whether the Respondents' decision to close the markets was reasonable
Reasoning
The markets were demolished without renovation, contrary to the Respondent's claim of renovation. The court found the orders sought incapable of enforcement.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Article 10(2) of the Constitution
- Article 47 of the Constitution
- Fair Administrative Actions Act
- Uasin Gishu County Trade and Markets Act
- Civil Procedure Code
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